Sewing for Pleasure, Hobbycrafts and Fashion, and Embroidery & Stitch are returning to the Birmingham NEC this month from the 21st -24th March, for a four day craft bonanza. Sewing for Pleasure Stop by the Sewing Machine Clinic and pick up some tips from the hands-on beginners workshops, or visit the Knitting lounge to learn [...]
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This year’s Knitting and Stitching show may still be 10 weeks away, but we can’t wait already… From the 14th to 17th March, London’s Olympia will be turned into a fiber artist’s heaven, with 180 companies and professionals attending you’ll have the perfect opportunity to stock up on the latest yarns and accessories, chat to [...]
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Have you taken an online class from Craftsy? Try a free class in quilting, knitting, sewing, cake decorating and more from world-class instructors. Once you enroll in a class, you can watch and re-watch lessons whenever it’s convenient for you simply by logging into Craftsy. Click: http://www.craftsy.com/classes/?ext=201301_SCFreeClasses#freeClasses
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lead image: mini 2013 gift tags, from creativecarmelina Earlier this week I asked you all what your new years resolutions for 2013 would be and I was inundated with wonderful and heartwarming responses. Not only are you guys super talented, you’re also generous too with lots of you spending time creating gifts for your loved [...]
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The Amazings was born out of a simple idea. Society has always learned from its elders. But along the way that connection between generations is often lost – which means sometimes losing rich, valuable, and rare skills. Their mission: to ensure this knowledge is passed on in really friendly and fun ways, by providing classes [...]
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column one Beaded mohair yarns from Fabulous yarn. column two Ladder ribbon glitter yarn from crochetgal, metallic glitter ribbon yarn from Gigayarn, yellow gold yarn Lion Brand. column three DIY fairy jar from Velvetacide, DIY safety sparkler cake-toppers eighteen25.
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A round-up of some of the most creative ways you can use up your leftover yarn from this year’s projects. Learn all the techniques and tips to create these stunning and complex God-Eyes as Jay Mohler shows us how to update this campfire favourite into a real piece of art. See more of his stunning [...]
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427 The most people to crochet at one time in one place. Organised by the Nation NeedleArts Association, the evet took place at a New York Mets baseball game in 2010. 253 Feet, the longest crochet chain made whilst running a marathon. This record was set by Susie Hewer at the Virgin London Marathon [...]
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These gorgeous crochet necklaces have been designed by Carol Meldrum and are available to download for free on The Making Spot. The necklaces are worked in a 100% cotton 4ply yarn, and have a button and loop fastening which can be worn as a decoration to the side or front. The design can easily be [...]
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To celebrate the launch of Simply Crochet, we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win crochet goodies worth over £200. With the project books and yarn to make three complete projects courtesy of Black Sheep Wools and a year’s subscription to Simply Crochet, you’ll have everything you need to get crocheting! We’re also throwing [...]
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